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State Government Finance and Policy

3/20/2025
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Informational hearing on HF xxxx (Pinto) Governor’s fraud prevention bill.
HF 1470 (Bierman) Members added to opioids, substance use, and addiction subcabinet.
HF 1310 (Stephenson) Office of Cannabis Management included as an agency for the purpose of having a government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments.
HF 1837 (Klevorn) Department of Administration technical changes made, and statutory section revived and reenacted.

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT, have OCR capability, and emailed to the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 20 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
AMENDMENTS: Amendments must be emailed to the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the State Government Finance and Policy webpage.
VIEWING: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
INTERPRETATION SERVICES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), please contact the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, please contact the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form.
Bills Added:
HF1310 (Stephenson) - Office of Cannabis Management included as an agency for the purpose of having a government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments.
HF1470 (Bierman) - Members added to opioids, substance use, and addiction subcabinet.
HF1837 (Klevorn) - State government policy bill.
Attachments:
HF xxxx (Pinto) Gov's Fraud Prevention Bill.pdf (3/15/2025)
State Gov Agenda 3-20-2025.pdf (3/15/2025)
HF 1837 -- Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1837 -- A2 Klevorn.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1310 -- Office of Cannabis Management.pdf (3/18/2025)
Governor's Anti-Fraud Package Powerpoint_House State Govt.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF xxxx (Pinto) Gov's Fraud Prevention Bill -- State Gov Article.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF 1837 -- HRD Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF 1470 -- HRD Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF 1310 -- HRD Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
State Gov Minutes March 18, 2025.pdf (3/19/2025)
Testimony Sign-in Sheet 3.20.2025.pdf (12/5/2025)
12th Meeting Minutes Signed.pdf (1/6/2026)

Rules and Legislative Administration

3/20/2025
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Rep. Niska hold the gavel for this hearing.

I. Welcome and Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes – Tuesday, March 18th

III. Calendar for the Day – Monday, March 24th

IV. Adjournment
Attachments:
STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTEENTH MEETING SIGNED 3.20.25 .pdf (11/5/2025)
Rules Agenda 3.20.25.pdf (11/19/2025)
Proposed_Calendar 3.25.25.pdf (12/1/2025)

Taxes

3/20/2025
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HF2254 (Hanson) Income tax; baby bonus established within the Minnesota child credit.
HF2302 (Norris) 18-year-old children allowed to qualify for Minnesota child credit.
HF2502 (Rehm) Individual income tax; child credit phaseout increased to eliminate the marriage penalty.
HF2315 (Norris) Targeting additional property tax refund expanded.
HF2475 (Tabke) Homestead credit refund co-pays reduced.
HF2086 (Wolgamott) Requirements for the senior citizens' property tax deferral program modified.

Items may be added/removed from the agenda. Public testifiers should email their full name, organization (if applicable) and preferred title to the DFL Committee Administrator (Patrick.McQuillan@house.mn.gov) and the DFL CLA (Shamat Abraha Shamat.Abraha@house.mn.gov) by 1 PM on Wednesday, March 19th. Materials to be distributed to the Committee members are also due by 1 PM on Wednesday, March 19th. Please note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline. Testimony may be limited to two minutes per testifier. Testifiers may participate remotely at the Chair’s discretion.
To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed. To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL) please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of one week before the services are needed. To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services please contact the Committee Administrator a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed. For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions. If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form.
Bills Added:
HF2086 (Wolgamott) - Requirements for the senior citizens' property tax deferral program modified.
HF2254 (Hanson) - Income tax; baby bonus established within the Minnesota child credit.
HF2315 (Norris) - Targeting additional property tax refund expanded.
HF2302 (Norris) - 18-year-old children allowed to qualify for Minnesota child credit.
HF2475 (Tabke) - Homestead credit refund co-pays reduced.
HF2502 (Rehm) - Individual income tax; child credit phaseout increased to eliminate the marriage penalty.
Attachments:
1) Taxes Agenda 3.20.25.pdf (3/19/2025)
2) Minutes from 3.19.25 for Committee Review.pdf (3/19/2025)
3) House Research Child Tax Credit Memo.pdf (3/19/2025)
4) HF2254-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/19/2025)
5) HF2254 House Research Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
6) HF2254 Baby Bonus for Child Credit_1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/19/2025)
7) HF2254 and HF2502 Legal Aid Letter.pdf (3/19/2025)
8) HF2502-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/19/2025)
9) HF2502 House Research Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
10) HF2502 CWFC Phase-out Change Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/19/2025)
11) HF2502 Modeling Memo.pdf (3/19/2025)
12) HF2302-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/19/2025)
13) HF2302 House Research Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
14) HF2302 Child Tax Credit at age 18 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/19/2025)
15) House Research Memo on Homestead Credit Refund Program.pdf (3/19/2025)
16) HF2475-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/19/2025)
17) HF2475 House Research Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
18) HF2475 PTR Homeowner Copay_pt_1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/19/2025)
19) HF2475 Combined Letters.pdf (3/19/2025)
20) HF2086-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/19/2025)
21) HF2086 House Research Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
22) HF2086 Senior Property Tax Deferral_pt_1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/19/2025)
23) MN Realtors Written Testimony_HF 2086_House Taxes (3-20-25).pdf (3/19/2025)
24) HF2315-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/19/2025)
25) HF2315 House Research Summary.pdf (3/19/2025)
26) HF2315 Targeting Refund_pt_1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/19/2025)
27) MN Realtors Written Testimony_HF 2315_House Taxes (3-20-25).pdf (3/19/2025)
28) MCC - Strib Op-Ed Testimony on CTC.pdf (3/19/2025)
29) H2315A1 (Authors Amendment-Norris).pdf (3/20/2025)
Testifiers Sheet 3.20.pdf (11/19/2025)

Taxes

3/19/2025
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I. Call to Order.
II. HF363 (Jacob) - Property tax credit established for certain acres certified under the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, and money appropriated.
III. HF969 (Nelson) - Sales and use tax exemption provided for farm fencing and equipment.
IV. HF1680 (Davids) - Agricultural riparian buffer property tax exemption established, and reimbursement to taxing jurisdictions required.
V. HF1409 (Harder) - Property tax; qualified relatives expanded for special agricultural homestead.
VI. HF2316 (Anderson, P.H.) - Property tax; special agricultural homestead requirements modified.
VII. Adjourn

Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the GOP Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Bills Added:
HF363 (Jacob) - Property tax credit established for certain acres certified under the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, and money appropriated.
HF969 (Nelson) - Sales and use tax exemption provided for farm fencing and equipment.
HF1680 (Davids) - Agricultural riparian buffer property tax exemption established, and reimbursement to taxing jurisdictions required.
HF1409 (Harder) - Property tax; qualified relatives expanded for special agricultural homestead.
HF2316 (Anderson) - Property tax; special agricultural homestead requirements modified.
Attachments:
H0363A1-.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF0363HRS.pdf (3/18/2025)
sf1269(hf0363) MAWQCP Credit Created_pt_2.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 363 Oppose MAWQCP Tax Credit.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF0969HRS.pdf (3/18/2025)
hf0969(sf1604) Farm Fencing Exemption_1.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1680HRS.pdf (3/18/2025)
sf0960(hf1680) Riparian Buffer Exemption_pt_2.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1680.letterof Support.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1409A1-.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1409HRS.pdf (3/18/2025)
sf0245(hf1409) Ag Homestead Qualifying Relatives_pt_2.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2316.pdf (3/18/2025)
hf2316 Ag Homestead Location_pt_1.pdf (3/18/2025)
Taxes 3.18Minutes.pdf (3/18/2025)
Sixteenth Meeting Agenda3.19.pdf (3/18/2025)
Minutes Taxes Sixteenth Signed.pdf (11/20/2025)
Sign in Sheet.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF363-0 (1).pdf (11/20/2025)
HF0969-0.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF1680-0.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF1409-0.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF2316-0.pdf (11/20/2025)
HF363 H0363CR1-3300362989017988986.pdf (11/20/2025)

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

3/19/2025
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HF1855 (Greenman) Veterans benefit services federal accreditation required, service providers guarantees of benefits prohibited, and remedies and civil penalties provided.

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

• HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT, have OCR capability, and emailed to both committee administrators at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov AND john.hultquist@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 20 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
• TESTIFYING: Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email both committee administrators at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov AND john.hultquist@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
• DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Veterans and Military Affairs Division webpage.
• VIEWING: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
• ACCESSIBILITY: To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
o To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), please contact the Committee Administrator at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
o To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, please contact the Committee Administrator at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
o For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
o If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form.

Bills Added:
HF1855 (Greenman) - Veterans benefit services federal accreditation required, service providers guarantees of benefits prohibited, and remedies and civil penalties provided.
Attachments:
HF1855-0.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF1855 House Research Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
vets minutes 3.12.2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
Vets Agenda March 19 2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1855 Letters - Support.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1855 Letters - Oppose.pdf (3/18/2025)
03.19.2025 HF 1855 Sign-In Sheet.pdf (2/12/2026)

Transportation Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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HF1360 (Koegel) Empowering small Minnesota communities program established, and money appropriated.

HF1801 (Koegel) Crookston; U.S. Highway 2 safety requirements funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF2130 (Kraft) Length of driver's license revocations related to certain offenses, length of time individuals must participate in the ignition interlock program modified, and ignition interlock program participants required to complete a treatment or rehabilitation program before reinstatement of full driving privileges.

HF182 (Rehrauer) Coon Rapids; marked Trunk Highway 610 and East River Road interchange project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF1642 (Wolgamott) Sherburne County; U.S. Highway 10 freeway conversion funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF1651 (Stephenson) Rum River Dam pedestrian bridge provided, money transferred to the active transportation account, and money appropriated.


*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

• HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT, have OCR capability, and emailed to both committee administrators at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov AND joe.marble@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 20 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
• TESTIFYING: Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email both committee administrators at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov AND joe.marble@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
• DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Transportation Finance and Policy webpage.
• VIEWING: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
• ACCESSIBILITY: To request legislative services for live language interpretation in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, please contact the Committee Administrator at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov 72 hours in advance of when the service is needed.
o To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), please contact the Committee Administrator at
matt.baumann@house.mn.gov a minimum of one week before the services are needed.
o To request legislative services for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, please contact the Committee Administrator at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov a minimum of two weeks before the services are needed.
o For information on accommodations please visit Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions.
o If you have accessibility or usability comments to share on any Minnesota Legislature website, please submit your comments using the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form.
Bills Added:
HF1360 (Koegel) - Empowering small Minnesota communities program established, and money appropriated.
HF1801 (Koegel) - Crookston; U.S. Highway 2 safety requirements funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2130 (Kraft) - Public safety; various provisions modified relating to driver's license revocations, ignition interlock participation length, treatment or rehabilitation program, criminal penalties for participants who operate a vehicle not equipped with interlock device, criminal vehicular homicide offenders, judicial review of an extension, impounded and reissued license plate process, temporary driver's licenses, and criminal penalties; and money appropriated.
HF182 (Rehrauer) - Coon Rapids; marked Trunk Highway 610 and East River Road interchange project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1642 (Wolgamott) - Sherburne County; U.S. Highway 10 freeway conversion funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1651 (Stephenson) - Rum River Dam pedestrian bridge provided, money transferred to the active transportation account, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF1651 House Research Summary.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF1651-0.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF1642-0.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF0182-0.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF2130-0.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF1801 House Research Summary.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF1801.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF1360 House Research Summary.pdf (3/14/2025)
HF1360-0.pdf (3/14/2025)
H1360A1.pdf (3/14/2025)
H2130A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
Transpo Agenda March 19 2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1360 Letters - Support.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1360A2.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1360A3.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2130 Letters - Support.pdf (3/18/2025)
Transpo Minutes March 17 2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2130CR1.pdf (12/2/2025)
HF 2130 Committee Report Co-Chair Koegel Signature.pdf (12/2/2025)
HF2130 Committee Report Co-Chair Koznick Signature.pdf (12/2/2025)
Transportation Minutes 3.19.25.pdf (12/2/2025)
Roll Call on H1360A3 Amendment.pdf (12/2/2025)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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HF2362 (Feist) Youth intervention programs funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2136 (Johnson) Grant funding provided for forensic interview training scholarships, and money appropriated.
HF1316 (Curran) Independent contractors and payors added to the centralized work reporting system, and payors required to report independent contractors to the centralized work reporting system.
HF2009 (Hanson) Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1918 (Hanson) Department of Children, Youth, and Families policy language; TEACH early childhood program, great start compensation support payment program, child welfare policies, and out-of-home placement plans updated; and provisions to prevent foster care placements modified.
HF1614 (Kraft) Child in need of protection or services definition modified to clarify when a child is considered to be without the special care made necessary by a physical, mental, or emotional condition.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator, Colie Colburn, colie.colburn@house.mn.gov by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.


AMENDMENTS: Amendments must be emailed to the committee administrators by 3:00 PM the day before the committee hearing
Colie Colburn, DFL Committee Administrator, colie.colburn@house.mn.gov; and Lauren Hayward, GOP Committee Administrator, Lauren.Hayward@house.mn.gov
Bills Added:
HF1614 (Kraft) - Child welfare; neglect definition modified to clarify when a child is considered to be without the special care made necessary by a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
HF1316 (Curran) - Independent contractors and payors added to the centralized work reporting system, and payors required to report independent contractors to the centralized work reporting system.
HF2009 (Hanson) - Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2136 (Johnson) - Grant funding provided for forensic interview training scholarships, and money appropriated.
HF1918 (Hanson) - Department of Children, Youth, and Families policy language; TEACH early childhood program, great start compensation support payment program, child welfare policies, and out-of-home placement plans updated; and provisions to prevent foster care placements modified.
HF2362 (Feist) - Youth intervention programs funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF1316-Curran-House Research Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1316-0-Curran.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1614-Kraft-House Research Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1614-0-Kraft-Bill.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2136-0-Johnson, P..pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2009-0-Hanson.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2362-0-Feist-Bill.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1918-0-Hanson-Bill.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1918-Hanson-House Research Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1614DE1-12494531813247539175.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1316A1-15542414167907331939.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2009 - Hanson Combined Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1918_DCYF Policy Bill - Agency Bill Index_Public.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1918_DCYF Policy Bill - Agency Summary_Public.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1918_Admin Letter of Support for EBT Contract Term Limit Exemption.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2136 - Johnson, P. - Combined Written Testimony-combined.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1614 - Kraft - Combined Written Testimony-updated.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1316-Curran-Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2362-Feist-2023 Youth Intervention Programs (YIP) Grant Annual Report.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF2362_YIP Grant Letters of Support.pdf (3/19/2025)
POST HF2136 (Johnson) LOS Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage.pdf (3/19/2025)
POST - HF2009 - Letter of Support - Council MN African Heritage.pdf (3/19/2025)
Agenda FINAL 3.19.25.pdf (3/19/2025)
3.19.25 Testifier Sign In Sheet .pdf (11/18/2025)
3.19.25 Minutes Signed.pdf (12/3/2025)
H2136CR1 Combined Signed.pdf (12/3/2025)
H1614CR1 Combined Signed.pdf (12/3/2025)
H1316CR1 Combined Signed.pdf (12/3/2025)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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Co-Chair O'Driscoll has the gavel.

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 1546 (O’Driscoll); Outdated fire safety measures pre-dating the statewide fire code repealed.
a. Dan Krier, State Fire Marshal
b. Evan Pankow, Legislative Coordinator, Department of Public Safety

IV. HF 2403 (O’Driscoll); Department of Commerce health insurance policy bill
a. Sam Smith, Government Affairs Director, Department of Commerce

V. HF 2389 (Finke); Department of Commerce insurance policy bill
a. Sam Smith, Government Affairs Director, Department of Commerce

VI. HF 2398 (Her); Department of Commerce technical policy bill
a. Sam Smith, Government Affairs Director, Department of Commerce

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 20th (Co-Chair Her will have the gavel)
Bills Added:
HF1546 (O'Driscoll) - Outdated fire safety measures pre-dating the statewide fire code repealed.
HF2389 (Finke) - Data calls authorized, group capital calculations established for insurers, insurers required to complete a NAIC liquidity stress test, insurers required to file group capital calculations and results from the NAIC liquidity stress test, insurers required to secure a deposit or bond, limited long-term care insurance provided for and regulated, automobile insurance governing provisions modified, data classified, penalties provided, and technical changes made.
HF2398 (Her) - Technical and housekeeping changes made to various provisions governing or administered by the Department of Commerce, and administrative rulemaking authorized.
HF2403 (O'Driscoll) - Commerce policy bill.
Attachments:
HF1546.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2403.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2398.pdf (3/18/2025)
Agenda 3.19.25.pdf (3/18/2025)
2025_AARP_HF2403_OppositionLetter.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2389A3-16609232326178035389.pdf (3/19/2025)
3-19-25 Minutes Signed #1.pdf (11/18/2025)
3-19-25 Minutes Signed #2.pdf (11/18/2025)
Testifiers 3-19.pdf (11/18/2025)
H2389CR1-3306184234775814061.pdf (11/18/2025)

Agriculture Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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HF44 (Curran) Food manufacturers and brand owners required to report ortho-phthalate testing results of packaged food products to the commissioner of agriculture.
HF2102 (Lee, F.) Local food purchasing assistance program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2279 (Vang) Office of Broadband Development renamed to Office of Broadband Development and Digital Equity, duties and reporting requirements modified, state's broadband goals expanded, multifamily dwelling grant program established, and definitions amended.
HF2280 (Hansen) Beginning farmer program provisions modified, grain buyer provisions modified, commissioner of agriculture permissions granted to protect public health against fertilizer and fertilizer by-products, and biodiesel fuel mandate reporting provision repealed.
HF2281 (Hansen) Livestock market agency and dealer licensing provisions modified, farmers' market or community event food sampling and demonstration provisions modified, food certificate payment provisions modified, and obsolete provisions repealed.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator (Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn.gov) by 1 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.

AMENDMENT DEADLINE: Amendments must be e-mailed to the committee administrator by 1 p.m. the day prior to the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF44 (Curran) - Food manufacturers and brand owners required to report ortho-phthalate testing results of packaged food products to the commissioner of agriculture.
HF2102 (Lee) - Local food purchasing assistance program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2279 (Vang) - Office of Broadband Development renamed to Office of Broadband Development and Digital Equity, duties and reporting requirements modified, state's broadband goals expanded, multifamily dwelling grant program established, and definitions amended.
HF2280 (Hansen) - Beginning farmer program provisions modified, grain buyer provisions modified, commissioner of agriculture permissions granted to protect public health against fertilizer and fertilizer by-products, and biodiesel fuel mandate reporting provision repealed.
HF2281 (Hansen) - Livestock market agency and dealer licensing provisions modified, farmers' market or community event food sampling and demonstration provisions modified, food certificate payment provisions modified, and obsolete provisions repealed.
Attachments:
H0044A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2279A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2279A2.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2102A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2281A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2280A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
3.19.25 Agriculture Finance and Policy Agenda.pdf (3/18/2025)
0044 Curran.mm.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF44-0 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF44 Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
2102 LeeF.mm.pdf (3/18/2025)
2279 Vang.mm.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2279 Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
03-17-25 Minutes.pdf (3/18/2025)
COMMITTEE PROCEDURES (Co-Chairing) Agriculture Finance and Policy 2025-2026.pdf (3/18/2025)
2281a1 HansenR.mm.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2102 Written Testimony (updated).pdf (3/19/2025)
2280a1 HansenR.mm.pdf (3/19/2025)
Testimony Sign-In Sheet 3-19-25.pdf (12/2/2025)
HF2280 A1 Roll Call Vote.pdf (12/2/2025)

Education Policy

3/19/2025
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HF1171* (Rehrauer) - Minnesota math corps program mission modified, and money appropriated.

HF1418* (Hill) - Teacher licensure provisions modified, grant programs transferred from Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Department of Education, reports required, and money appropriated.

HF1901 (Moller) - School safety provisions modified, anonymous threat reporting system grant provisions modified, active shooter incidents and active shooter threats reporting required, Minnesota Fusion Center reporting modified, report required, and money appropriated.

HF2023 (West) - Overdose prevention education required in health education standards.

HF744/SF334 (Clardy) - Professional development requirements modified for Read Act implementation.

HF2483 (Jordan) - School administrators board reporting requirements modified.

HF1306 (Jordan) - Kindergarten through grade 12 education changes made; general education, education excellence, charter schools, Read Act, special education, school nutrition, and state agencies provisions modified; and reports required.

Agenda items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

For more information, including Committee Documents: Education Policy Home Page

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

*There will be no testimony taken on HF1171 and HF1418. The bills were heard previously on Wednesday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 11th.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Bills Added:
HF744 (Clardy) - Professional development requirements modified for Read Act implementation.
HF1171 (Rehrauer) - Minnesota math corps program mission modified, and money appropriated.
HF1306 (Jordan) - Education policy bill.
HF1418 (Hill) - Teacher licensure provisions modified, grant programs transferred from Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Department of Education, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF1901 (Moller) - School safety provisions modified, anonymous threat reporting system grants provided for schools, active shooter incidents and active shooter threats reporting required, Minnesota Fusion Center reporting modified, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2023 (West) - Overdose prevention education required in substance use model program.
HF2483 (Jordan) - School administrators board reporting requirements modified.
Attachments:
H1901A2.pdf (3/17/2025)
MDE Presentation.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1306A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1901 The Process for Successful Student Wellness Intervention and School Violence Prevention - U.S. Dept of Homeland Security.pdf (3/18/2025)
S0334A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1171A2.pdf (3/18/2025)
S0334A2.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1901A3.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1171 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1306 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1306 - MnSTA Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1901 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2023 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2023 - Education Degree Program Requirements.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2023-combined written testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
sf0334 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
Ed Policy Agenda 3.19.25.pdf (3/19/2025)
Education Policy Testifiers_03192025.pdf (12/4/2025)
EdPolicy_Minutes_03_19_2025.pdf (1/21/2026)

Elections Finance and Government Operations

3/19/2025
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HF1471 (Momanyi-Hiltsley) - Copy of the landlord-tenant guide required at issuance or renewal of rental license.

HF2474 (Tabke) - Absentee voting provisions modified.

HF2073 (Freiberg) - Various election administration changes made, voter registration provisions modified, absentee voting provisions modified, requirements for appointing election judges modified, timelines modified, annexation laws modified, and money transferred.

HF1378 (Freiberg) - Elections; filing dates and reporting requirements modified.

HF1703 (Anderson) - Swift County; requirements for the number of board members of a hospital district modified.

Agenda items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should reach out to Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Bills Added:
HF1378 (Freiberg) - Elections policy bill.
HF1471 (Momanyi-Hiltsley) - Copy of the landlord-tenant guide required at issuance or renewal of rental license.
HF1703 (Anderson) - Swift County; requirements for the number of board members of a hospital district modified.
HF2073 (Freiberg) - Various election administration changes made, voter registration provisions modified, absentee voting provisions modified, requirements for appointing election judges modified, timelines modified, annexation laws modified, and money transferred.
HF2474 (Tabke) - Absentee voting provisions modified.
Attachments:
H2073A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2474A2.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2474A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A2.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A3.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A4.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A5.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A6.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A7.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A8.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2073A9.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1471A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
3-17-25 minutes.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2474 HF 2073 Hailperin Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
Elections Agenda 3.19.25.pdf (3/18/2025)
3-19-25 Minutes Elections Finance and Gov Ops.pdf (12/2/2025)

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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I. Conclusion of discussion regarding H.F. 1976
II. H.F. 2238 (Bakeberg) – Commissioner directed to approve youth skills training programs in construction trades
III. H.F. 510 (Koznick) – Made in Minnesota program funding provided
IV. H.F. 108 (Hussein) - Ujamaa Place funding provided
V. H.F. 1577 (Frazier) - Statewide education campaign funding provided to inform employers about the benefits of second-chance hiring
VI. H.F. 1960 (Mueller) - Displaced homemaker programs funding provided
VII. H.F. 1638 (Xiong) – Equaspace grant funding provided

*these bills will be laid over

For written or in-person testimony, please email spencer.johnson@house.mn.gov by 1pm on Tuesday, March 18th.
Bills Added:
HF2238 (Bakeberg) - Commissioner directed to approve youth skills training programs in construction trades.
HF510 (Koznick) - Made in Minnesota program funding provided for small business growth acceleration, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1638 (Xiong) - Equaspace grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF108 (Hussein) - Ujamaa Place funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1577 (Frazier) - Statewide education campaign funding provided to inform employers about the benefits of second-chance hiring, and money appropriated.
HF1960 (Mueller) - Displaced homemaker programs funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
EquaSpace 1 Pager-.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1638_WrittenTestimony_FosterAdvocates.pdf (3/17/2025)
Family Resiliency Partnership handout 2025 JOBS.pdf (3/17/2025)
Made In Minnesota - Enterprise Minnesota Magazine, Spring 2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
Made in MN handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
319 Ujamma Committee Handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1577 (Frazier) JAN support.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2238 written testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
3.19 agenda.pdf (3/18/2025)
Minutes 3-19-25.pdf (11/18/2025)
3-19-25 Testifiers.pdf (11/18/2025)
3.19.25 HF1960 Displaced Homemakers.pdf (11/18/2025)
3.19.25 HF2238 Big Brothers Big Sisters.pdf (11/18/2025)
3.19.25 HF2238 Bloom in Bloomington 3.19.pdf (11/18/2025)
3.19.25 HF2238 Boys and Girls Club 3.19.pdf (11/18/2025)
Boys and Girls Club DEED 3.19.pdf (11/18/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 1800 (Quam) – Voting administration provisions modified, including candidate filing, registration, vouching, election judges, polling places, ballots, and postelection review; reports required; criminal penalties provided; and money appropriated.

Note: Testimony will be limited to the felony crime provisions in the bill.

4. HF 2259 (Johnson, W.) – Violent crime enforcement teams funding provided, and money appropriated.

5. HF 1821 (Witte) – Supplemental nonprofit security grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

6. HF 2017 (Novotny) – Prosecutorial and law enforcement training funding provided, and money appropriated.

7. Adjourn

Note: HF 558 (Quam) – Consideration of arrest and investigative record in criminal history background check authorized - has been removed from the agenda.

Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to john.hultquist@house.mn.gov, the Committee Administrator for this hearing, no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Amendments and committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF1800 (Quam) - Voting administration provisions modified, including candidate filing, registration, vouching, election judges, polling places, ballots, and postelection review; reports required; criminal penalties provided; and money appropriated.
HF2259 (Johnson) - Violent crime enforcement teams funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1821 (Witte) - Supplemental nonprofit security grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2017 (Novotny) - Prosecutorial and law enforcement training funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF 1800 A3 authors amendment.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2017 DE1 DFL amendment.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1800-0 Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2259 VCET Grant Requests and Award Amounts.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2259 - MPPOA support letter.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2259 Hennepin County Sheriff Witt support letter.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1821 Jewish Community Center in St. Paul Threat - WCCO Story.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1821 proponents one-pager.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1821 Karen Wills support letter.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2017 County Attorneys Association fact sheet.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2259 Sheriff Brian Cruze support letter.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2259 Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force support letter.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF 2259 Pine to Prairie grant vs. salary riembursement chart.pdf (3/19/2025)
Testifier sign in sheet.pdf (12/5/2025)
Minutes.Public Safety.3.19.2025.pdf (12/5/2025)

Legacy Finance

3/19/2025
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HF1679 (Lillie) - Public television grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1019 (Skraba) - Minnesota Public Radio funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2321 (Frazier) - Public educational radio stations funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1740 (Nadeau) - Community cable television programming funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2278 (Vang) - Ethnic media organization funding provided for public access television content, and money appropriated.

Items may be added or removed from the agenda.

If you wish to submit written testimony or testify, please send the written testimony or the request to testify to Mike.Molzahn@house.mn.gov by 10 a.m. the day before the meeting. Written testimony is preferred and will be accepted after the deadline. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF1679 (Lillie) - Public television grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1019 (Skraba) - Minnesota Public Radio funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2321 (Frazier) - Public educational radio stations funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1740 (Nadeau) - Community cable television programming funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2278 (Vang) - Ethnic media organization funding provided for public access television content, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Agenda.pdf (3/18/2025)
Minutes-March 12.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1740 A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2278 A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
MPTA-Handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
MPTA-Legacy Report.pdf (3/18/2025)
MPR-Handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
MPR-Slides.pdf (3/18/2025)
MPR-Legacy Report.pdf (3/18/2025)
AMPERS-Handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
AMPERS-Handout 2.pdf (3/18/2025)
MACTA-Handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
MACTA-Letters.pdf (3/18/2025)
Letter-HF1740.pdf (3/18/2025)
Letter2-HF1740.pdf (3/18/2025)
CCX Letter HF1740 Final.pdf (3/18/2025)
Maple Grove Letter in support of HF1740.pdf (3/18/2025)
NWSCCC Letter HF1740.pdf (3/18/2025)
March 19 testifier sheet.pdf (12/2/2025)
March 19th testifier sheets (1).pdf (12/2/2025)
March 19th minutes.pdf (1/26/2026)
March 19th testifier sheets (1).pdf (1/26/2026)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/18/2025

III. HF 1358 (Repinski) Winona County; supplementary services rate authorized for mental health facilities

IV. HF 1973 (Perryman) Catholic Charities of St. Cloud senior dining program funding provided, and money appropriated.

V. HF 736 (Olson) Blue Earth County supplemental housing support rate established

VI. Waiver Reimagine Status Update from Department of Human Services
*We will be taking testimony on the waiver reimagine program after the presentation

VII. Adjournment

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator, Megan Rossbach (megan.rossbach@house.mn.gov) by 12 p.m. (noon) the day prior to the hearing. Required testimony information includes name, organization and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

*Bills may be added or removed at the chair's discretion
Bills Added:
HF1358 (Repinski) - Winona County; supplementary services rate authorized for mental health facilities.
HF1973 (Perryman) - Catholic Charities of St. Cloud senior dining program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF736 (Olson) - Blue Earth County supplemental housing support rate established.
Attachments:
H0736A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
Written Testimony Waiver Reimagine.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 736 Handout.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1358 HVMHC Handout 2025.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 1973 Handouts.pdf (3/18/2025)
House Research Summary HF1973.pdf (3/18/2025)
House Research Summary HF0736.pdf (3/18/2025)
House Research Summary HF1358.pdf (3/18/2025)
3.19.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet(1).pdf (11/21/2025)
3.19.25_Human Services 2025 Testifer Sheet(2).pdf (11/21/2025)
HF0736.pdf (11/21/2025)
HF1358.pdf (11/21/2025)
HF1973.pdf (11/21/2025)
Human Services Agenda 3.19.25.pdf (11/21/2025)
17th Meeting Minutes - 2025 Human Services Finance and Policy.pdf (11/21/2025)

Housing Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF483 (Lawrence) - Political subdivision bans prohibited on natural gas or propane service to any building.
1. Representative Lawrence
IV. HF484 (Mekeland) - Natural gas hookup ban prohibited in residential construction.
1. Representative Mekeland

Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Garrick.Spennewyn@house.mn.gov and Committee Legislative Assistant Betsy.Ritzer@house.mn.gov by 3:00pm the day before each hearing. Public testifiers should email their full name, title and organization (If Applicable). Testifiers may participate remotely at the Chair’s discretion. Testimony may be limited to two minutes per testifier. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.


*Agenda Subject to change at discretion of the Chair.
Attachments:
Agenda 03.19.25 Housing Policy and Finance.pdf (3/14/2025)
H0483A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
LMC letter on HF 483 and HF 483 - Prohibiting Local Ordinances.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 483 & HF 484 Fresh Energy 3.19.25.pdf (3/18/2025)
3.19.25 Meeting Minutes.pdf (11/12/2025)
3.19.25 Testifiers.pdf (11/12/2025)
HF483_Bill.pdf (11/12/2025)
HF484_Bill.pdf (11/12/2025)

Health Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF1878 (Keeler); Traditional health care practices covered under medical assistance.

IV. HF1652 (Elkins); Formulary changes prohibited during the plan year.

V. HF1076 (Elkins); Pharmacy benefit managers and health carriers required to include lower-cost drugs in their formularies.

VI. HF1075 (Elkins); Pharmacy benefit managers and health carriers required to use prescription drug rebates and other compensation to benefit covered persons.

VII. HF1103 (Hemmingsen-Jaeger); Medication repository program procedures modified, and money appropriated.

VIII. HF2007 (Nadeau); Spoken language health care interpreter work group established, reports required, and money appropriated.

IX. Adjournment
Bills Added:
HF1075 (Elkins) - Pharmacy benefit managers and health carriers required to use prescription drug rebates and other compensation to benefit covered persons, and report required.
HF1076 (Elkins) - Pharmacy benefit managers and health carriers required to include lower-cost drugs in their formularies, and formulary structure and formulary tiering for each health plan required to give preference to the drug with the lowest out-of-pocket cost to the patient.
HF1103 (Hemmingsen-Jaeger) - Medication repository program procedures modified, and money appropriated.
HF1652 (Elkins) - Health; formulary changes prohibited during the plan year.
HF1878 (Keeler) - Traditional health care practices covered under medical assistance.
HF2007 (Nadeau) - Spoken language health care interpreter work group established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H1076A2.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1075A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1076A1.pdf (3/18/2025)
Commerce_AIR_HF1711-POS_EvaluationReport 62J (002).pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1076 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1103 HRD Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1103 Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1652 Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1878 HRD Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF1878 Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2007 HRD Summary.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2007 Written Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
Minnesota HF 1075 SF-1877 Cost Analysis.pdf (3/18/2025)
POS Rebates - Milliman AR Study.pdf (3/18/2025)
IHB Testimony.pdf (3/18/2025)
Minnesota HF 1075 AHIP.pdf (3/18/2025)
NAMI Support HF 1878.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF 2007_Letter of Support_Workforce Support Coalition (1).pdf (3/18/2025)
H2007DE1-14623612251236121336.pdf (3/18/2025)
Authors Handouts for HF1075-HF1076-HF1652.pdf (3/18/2025)
H1652A1-1610466320291556144.pdf (3/18/2025)
3.19 Testifier Sheet.pdf (11/21/2025)
3.19 Signed Minutes.pdf (11/21/2025)

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

3/18/2025
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HF1355 (Baker) - Holders of permits to harvest or destroy aquatic plants required to safely use scuba diving equipment, and commercial diving operations requirements established.
HF78 (Davis) - Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Council membership modified.
HF1846 (Burkel) - Feedlots; county feedlot program funding provided, and money appropriated.
*BILL ADDED* HF1225 (Skraba) - All-terrain vehicle registration fee eliminated for veterans with a total service-connected disability.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator (amy.zipko@house.mn.gov) by 1 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.

AMENDMENT DEADLINE: Amendments must be e-mailed to the committee administrator by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF1355 (Baker) - Permit holders harvesting or destroying aquatic plants required to safely use scuba diving equipment, and commercial diving operation requirements established.
HF78 (Davis) - Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Council membership modified.
HF1846 (Burkel) - Feedlots; county feedlot program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1225 (Skraba) - All-terrain vehicle registration fee eliminated for veterans with a total service-connected disability.
Attachments:
H1355DE3.pdf (3/17/2025)
Joe_Brady Legislation Ask _ 02 25.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1355-1E Completed FN.pdf (3/17/2025)
0078 Davis.jt.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1846A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
1846a1 Burkel.jt.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1846 -2025-Funding CFP - handout.pdf (3/17/2025)
1355de3 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1225-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/17/2025)
hf1225i.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1355 Written Testimony First Engrossment.pdf (3/17/2025)
3-18-25 Enviro Agenda.pdf (3/17/2025)
18Mar25 ENRFP Minutes.pdf (11/25/2025)
18Mar25 Testifier sign-in sheet.pdf (11/25/2025)
18Mar25 H1355CR2.pdf (11/25/2025)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

3/18/2025
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Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee Regent Nomination Joint Committee

Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick, Rep. Dan Wolgamott, Senator Fateh
Date: March 18, 2025
Location: Capitol 120
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.


I. Call to Order
II. Regent Nominations
III. Adjournment
Attachments:
3.18.25 Joint Higher Ed Meeting Agenda.pdf (3/12/2025)
2025 Regent Candidate Guide - UMN Alumni Association.pdf (3/13/2025)
Joint Committee Meeting Rules 2025.pdf (3/13/2025)
Madeline Rowe -- regent candidate statement.pdf (3/18/2025)
Benjie Kaplan Letter.pdf (3/18/2025)
Joint Higher Ed House and Senate_First Meeting_3.18.25_Signed.pdf (1/15/2026)
Co-Chair Wolgamott holds the gavel

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. Presentation by Minnesota Education Equity Partnership

IV. HF2090 (Frazier) - Default living and miscellaneous expenses allowance increased for the state grant program, new State Grant Plus scholarship established to supplement state grant awards, Office of Higher Education grant programs created, and money appropriated.

V. HF982 (Clardy) - Education benefit established for dependents of disabled veterans.

VI. HF2229 (Perryman) - CentraCare residency programs at Rice Memorial Hospital and St. Cloud Hospital funding provided, and money appropriated.

VII. Adjournment

*Agenda items may be added or removed.

HANDOUTS: All handouts must be provided electronically to the Committee Administrator at sean.herring@house.mn.gov by 3pm the day prior to the hearing. Handouts should be in PDF format with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capability.

TESTIFYING: In-person public testimony will be taken as time allows. Requests to testify must be submitted electronically to the Committee Administrator at sean.herring@house.mn.gov by 3pm the day prior to the hearing. Testimony information must include name, organization, and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Written testimony is encouraged and will be posted on the committee webpage.

DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Higher Education Finance & Policy webpage.
Bills Added:
HF982 (Clardy) - Education benefit established for dependents of disabled veterans.
HF2090 (Frazier) - Default living and miscellaneous expenses allowance increased for the state grant program, new State Grant Plus scholarship established to supplement state grant awards, Office of Higher Education grant programs created, and money appropriated.
HF2229 (Perryman) - CentraCare residency programs at Rice Memorial Hospital and St. Cloud Hospital funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF0982 - HRD Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF982 - A1 Amendment.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2090 - HRD Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2090 - MnEEP College Completion Policy Brief.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2090 - MnEEP One Pager.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF2229 - HRD Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
3-18-25 Agenda.pdf (3/17/2025)
H0982CR1.pdf (12/1/2025)
3.18.25 Higher Ed Minutes-Signed.pdf (1/13/2026)

Housing Finance and Policy

3/18/2025
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Items may be added/removed
- Amendment deadline will be 1:00PM on Monday, March 17th
- The DFL holds the gavel for this hearing


HF2296(Howard) Landlords required to provide an alternative payment method to a digital platform, prohibition on disclosure of victim information clarified, and rate for billing tenants for apportioned utility service limited.

HF1566 (Hussein) Additional accommodations to children with autism and rental properties provided.

HF1854 (Fischer) Homeowner renovation assistance nonrenewal prohibited relating to tenants in residential rental units.

HF1385 (Kozlowski) Statewide tenant education and hotline service funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Benjamin.Brinks@house.mn.gov and Committee Legislative Assistant Sowmya.Kannan@house.mn.gov by 3:00pm the day before each hearing. Public testifiers should email their full name, organization (if applicable) and preferred title. Testifiers may participate remotely at the Chair’s discretion. Testimony may be limited to two minutes per testifier. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.

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Bills Added:
HF1566 (Hussein) - Additional accommodations to children with autism and rental properties provided.
HF1854 (Fischer) - Homeowner renovation assistance nonrenewal prohibited relating to tenants in residential rental units.
HF1385 (Kozlowski) - Statewide tenant education and hotline service funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2296 (Howard) - Victim information disclosure prohibition clarified.
Attachments:
H2296A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1854A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1566DE1.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1385A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1385 Written Testimony - 3.18.25.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1566 Written Testimony - 3.18.25.pdf (3/17/2025)
Agenda Housing Policy and Finance - 3.18.25.pdf (3/17/2025)
Meeting Minutes, March 12th.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2296CR1-5638737635778408878.pdf (11/25/2025)
March 18 minutes.pdf (12/17/2025)
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